Education Facilities Standards and Guidelines

K-12 schools are an educational model that provide education to students from kindergarten (K) through the 12th grade. These schools are usually within regional context where the scale of community requires a combined Primary and Secondary facility.

These schools have shared or integrated core facilities and caters for any community requirements as well as collaboration with TAFE and early childhood facilities. Alternative names for K-12 schools are central schools or education precincts.

K-12 schools typically offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects as well as courses in elective subjects. K-12 schools may also offer specialised programs for students with special needs or skills or for students seeking alternative or vocational education.

As a combination of Primary and Secondary Schools of either same of different sizes, use the Design Component selections below to first determine individual core selections and then consult with your departments project team to establish any additional requirements.

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Topics include:

• Education Planning
• Design Framework